National Centre for Computer Animation Bournemouth University
BA (Hons) Computer Animation Art and Design BA (Hons) Computer Animation Technical Arts BA (Hons) Visual Effects
Reputation
Top UK animation school One of the top choice winners Third in Europe for Animation & VFX Fourth internationally Full Rotation
One of the 10 best For “World-class computer animation schools in the animation teaching with world and the only UK wide scientific and creative school to make the list applications”.
Unrivalled industry links
Endorsed and accredited by industry
• Presentations, projects set by industry
• Professional practitioners right next door!
Job prospects
What makes us unique?
Team work • Focus on interdisciplinary teamwork mirroring industry practice • Practitioners can be artists, scientists and/or generalists • You will learn empathy for other stages of the production pipeline
Specialisation • Through specialist and group projects • Helps to develop your brand • Distinguishes you from other candidates
Resources
Poole Gateway Building opening 2020
• Screening rooms • Green screen studio • Motion capture facilities • Animation labs • Collaborative working spaces Promotion and progression
Entrepreneurship
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BA (Hons) Computer Animation Art & Design
★ Design and aesthetics
★ Contemporary production practice
★ Theoretical underpinnings of cinematography and the moving image
BA (Hons) Computer Animation Art & Design
Level 5 options: Character Rigging; Visual Effects Acquisition; Personal Inquiry; Real Time Graphics Systems; Technical Effects; Lighting & Rendering
Level 6 options: Digital Fabrication; CG & Animation for Cultural Heritage; Non-fiction Animation; Digital Matte Painting
BA (Hons) Computer Animation Technical Arts
★ A blend of arts and computer science
★ Art of problem solving
★ Tool development
★ The production pipeline
BA (Hons) Computer Animation Technical Arts
Level 5 options: Character Rigging; Visual Effects Acquisition; Personal Inquiry; Real Time Graphics Systems; Technical Effects; Lighting & Rendering; Advanced Animation Techniques; Principles of Rendering; Advanced Moving Image Theory & Practice
Level 6 options: Digital Fabrication; CG & Animation for Cultural Heritage; Non-fiction Animation; Digital Matte Painting; Computer Vision & Image Processing
BA (Hons) Visual Effects
★ Visual storytelling
★ Cinematography and acquisition
★ Asset creation
★ Live action CG integration
BA (Hons) Visual Effects
Level 5 options: Lighting & Rendering; Rigging & Animation for Visual Effects; Technical Effects; Personal Inquiry; Real Time Graphics Systems
Level 6 options: Digital Fabrication; CG & Animation for Cultural Heritage; Digital Matte Painting;
Placement Year
★ Optional placement in your 3rd year
★ Minimum of 30 weeks
★ Dedicated faculty support
★ Securing placement is up to you
★ Previous placements: Blue Zoo, Microsoft, Rare, Electronic Arts, Geomerics…
Entry Requirements 2020
★ 112 – 128 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent, BTEC Extended Diploma DMM
★ Required subjects: BA (Hons) Computer Animation Art and Design An Art or Design subject
BA (Hons) Computer Animation Technical Arts An Art, Design, Mathematics or Technology subject
BA (Hons) Visual Effects An art, design, mathematics or technology subject
★ Most important: Passion and Enthusiasm!
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